Meet Our Board
Ryan Wirth
Chairman of the Board
After Volunteering with Envision for two years, Ryan was fully bought into the mission and joined the Board of Directors in 2023, later becoming the Chairman of the Board. A wealth management advisor at McGovern Wealth Group specializing in aiding families with disabilities, Ryan brings financial and strategic expertise to the board. He deeply values the organization for the camaraderie and the impactful life lessons it imparts to its athletes, reflecting his commitment to community, sports, and a shared passion for Envision’s mission. Residing in Cranberry Township with his family, Ryan spends his free time golfing, football officiating, and enjoying time with his loved ones.
Susann Kaminske Valenza
Susann became an ardent supporter of Envision after witnessing her daughter’s experience as a volunteer with the organization. As a family-based mental health professional, Susann has a passion for providing children with tools to build life skills. Envision’s mission resonated deeply with her values and she joined the Board of Directors in 2022. As a family therapist, Susann brings expertise in relationship building and community care to the board. As a board member since 2022, she offers valuable insight into the organization’s evolution and provides strong financial support. She and her family are deeply invested in Envision’s growth and have helped the organization expand year after year into what it is today. Outside of her work, Susann enjoys exploring scientific advances in health and worldwide travel with her family.
Colleen Wilson
Colleen joined the Board of Directors in 2019, eager to support Envision’s mission and expand opportunities for athletes with visual impairments. A longtime employee of DICK'S Sporting Goods, she currently works on DICK'S Foundation Fundraising and Community Relations, bringing valuable connections and corporate support to Envision. Beyond her professional role, Colleen serves as Co-Director of the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, where she helps inspire leadership in rising high school seniors. She admires the confidence Envision athletes gain through new experiences and their belief in their own abilities. Outside of work, Colleen enjoys staying active, attending concerts and sports games, as well as spending time with her friends and family.
Jake McClellan
Jake joined the Envision Blind Sports Board in 2025 with a lifelong passion for athletics and a strong background in leadership, education, and finance. A former teacher and middle school basketball coach, he now serves as a private banker at First National Bank, bringing valuable expertise in budgeting, strategic planning, fundraising, and relationship building. With years of experience leading teams both on the court and in the business world, he believes deeply in the power of sports to teach resilience, teamwork, and growth through adversity. Drawn to Envision’s mission of empowering blind athletes through sport, he is eager to contribute his skills and network to help expand opportunities and visibility for Envision’s programs. Outside of work, Jake loves spending time with his wife and two children and can often be found on the golf course or grilling in the backyard.
Lukas Baker
Lukas joined the Envision Board of Directors in 2025 with a background in education, business ownership, and community engagement. As the owner of an independent health insurance and Medicare agency based in Butler, PA, and a former high school English and communications teacher, Lukas brings strong skills in communication, relationship-building, and client service. Inspired by a lifelong friend who is visually impaired and actively involved in the blind sports community, Lukas was drawn to Envision's mission of empowerment through sport. He looks forward to contributing to the organization’s growth through fundraising, marketing, and community involvement. Outside of work, Lukas can be found fishing and spending time with his wife and two kids.
Adam C. Ties
Adam became a member of the Board of Directors in2025, inspired by his brother Ricky, a talented blind paralympic judo athlete and former collegiate wrestler, who had recently volunteered at Envsion’s Summer Camp. Growing up as the second of seven children, Adam, along with his two blind (retinitis pigmentosa) brothers, developed a deep understanding of overcoming challenges and creating equal opportunities for people with visual impairments to succeed and thrive.
As CEO and co-founder of Evolutio, a technology consulting firm that focuses on innovative AI driven solutions, Adam brings dynamic leadership, a forward-thinking approach, and a proven history of driving growth. He also dedicates his time and energy to the community as a Young Life supported and organizer of various nonprofit initiatives. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball and golf as well as spending time with his wife and four children.
Mason Semnisky
Athlete Representative
Mason joined Envision as an athlete at 12 years old with a diagnosis of Retinitis Pigmentosa, a degenerative eye condition that causes gradual loss of sight over time. Since then, he has grown through the program, first as an athlete, then as a dedicated volunteer, and ultimately being voted onto the Board of Directors in 2025 as an athlete representative. Throughout that time, Mason also earned his bachelor’s degree in Special Education - Transition Programming with a minor in Adapted Physical Activity from Slippery Rock University. Now living in Pittsburgh, he works as a paraprofessional at The Day School at The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh.
Mason has made lifelong friends through Envision and continues to serve as a remarkable role model for EBS athletes. His unwavering dedication to Envision and passion for empowering others have made him a strong advocate and voice for the blind and visually impaired community. In his free time, Mason enjoys skiing and spending time with his friends and family.
Emma Papariella
Athlete Representative
Emma was introduced to Envision in 2011 when she was just nine years old. A dedicated athlete, Emma came to the program with an underdeveloped optic nerve along with strabismus, nystagmus, astigmatism, no depth perception, and light sensitivity due to congenital cataracts that were not removed until she was three and a half years old. Over the years, she has taken on several roles from athlete to volunteer, and now serves on the Board of Directors as an Athlete Representative. In this position, Emma helps ensure that the voices and perspectives of blind and visually impaired athletes are represented in Envision’s decision-making and future initiatives.
A 2025 graduate from Slippery Rock University, Emma earned her bachelor’s degree in Special Education - Transition Programming with a minor in Adapted Physical Activity and Recreational Therapy. She now works full-time as a behavior technician at The Watson Institute and part-time as a program coordinator and club assistant at The Woodlands Foundation.
She is passionate about creating opportunities for youth who are blind and visually impaired and advocates daily for others to Fear Less and Do More. In addition to proudly representing Envision, Emma serves her community as a USABA Sports Ambassador, Outreach Coordinator for The Dented Puck, and a Level 1 Blind Soccer Coach. In her free time, she enjoys running, spending time with her fiancé, playing with her two cats, and creating content.
